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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.33, 411.92 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.33, 411.92 and 232.72 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.33 : 411.92 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.33/411.92 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.33x = 411.92 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.33x = 95,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,862.02/298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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